VERB
empfinden/ɛmˈp͡fɪndən/to feel; to sense; to perceive
empfinden is a German verb that means to feel, to sense, or to perceive. It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɪndən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "empfand" and the past participle is "empfunden".
Definitions
1.to experience or feel emotionally or sensorially(emotion, perception)
a.to perceive something with the senses or feelings
Sie empfindet große Freude an der Musik.—She feels great joy in music.
b.to find or consider something in a certain way
Er empfand die Kritik als ungerecht.—He perceived the criticism as unfair.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | empfinden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | empfinde |
| Present (du) | empfindest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | empfindet |
| Preterite (ich) | empfand |
| Participle II | empfunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | empfände |
| Imperative (singular) | empfinde |
| Imperative (plural) | empfindet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "empfinden" mean in English?
- "empfinden" means to feel, to sense, or to perceive. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "empfinden"?
- "empfinden" is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɪndən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "empfinden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "empfinden" is "empfunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "empfinden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "empfinden" becomes "empfand" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "empfinden"?
- "empfinden" is a verb in German.
